Shabana Shajahan Aryan (; born 29 August 1993) is an Indian actress who works in

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and

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television industry. Her notable roles include Parvati in

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's ''

Sembaruthi ''Sembaruthi'' () is an Indian Tamil language drama that aired on Zee Tamil. It premiered on 16 October 2017 and ended on 31 July 2022. The show stars debutante Shabana Shajahan and Tamil TV actor Karthik Raj along with actress Priya Raman, ...

'' (2017–22) and Anjali in Sun TV's '' Mr. Manaivi'' (2023–2024).

Early life

Shabana was born on 29 August 1993 in

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to a

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family.

Career

Shabana made her television debut with Malayalam TV's ''Vijayadashami'' (2016). Her breakthrough came with

's ''

'' (2017–22), in which she was cast as Parvati, love interest of Karthik Raj's character. The show was well received by the audience and gained high TRPs. In March 2023, Shabana started playing Anjali in the Sun TV's drama '' Mr. Manaivi''. Later she quit due personal commitment. In 2025, she participated as a contestant in the comedy cooking reality show ''

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'' which aired on

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Personal life

In November 2021, Shabana married model and actor Aryan in

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. Aryan, whose birth name is Velu Lakshmanan, also works in Tamil television and is well known for his roles in the serials ''

Baakiyalakshmi ''Baakiyalakshmi– oru Illatharasiyin Kadhai'' (''Baakiyalakshmi – A Homemaker's Tale'') is an Indian Tamil series airing Daily except Saturdays and Sundays on Star Vijay. This show is an official remake of Star Jalsha series ''Sreemoyee''. ...

'' (2020–22) and '' Meenakshi Ponnunga'' (2022–24). Shabana has adopted her husband's name and is now known as Shabana Shajahan Aryan.

Television

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